Cloud coffee is a Korean variant that replaces the dalgona cream with egg white meringue for an even lighter texture. It went viral on Instagram for its appearance as a floating cloud on ice milk. It represents the homemade creativity of Seoul's cafe culture.
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cloud coffee
Cloud coffee with egg white meringue floating on iced milk and cold coffee.
- South Korea
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 135 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 14 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 140 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Cloud coffee is a South Korean preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 12 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 eggs separated into whites and yolks.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
- Have ready: 200 ml of cold milk.
- Have ready: 100 ml of concentrated cold filtered coffee.
- Have ready: Ice cubes.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Beat egg whites with salt at medium speed until they start to foam.
Beat egg whites with salt at medium speed until they start to foam. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add powdered sugar little by little and beat at high speed until peaks...
Add powdered sugar little by little and beat on high speed until firm shiny peaks.
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Mix yolks with vanilla and reserve to color if desired.
Mix yolks with vanilla and set aside to add color if desired.
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Fill glasses with ice and pour cold milk three-quarters full.
Fill glasses with ice and pour cold milk three-quarters full.
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Pour concentrated cold coffee gently over the milk
Pour concentrated cold coffee gently over the milk. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
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Place a cloud of whipped egg whites on top without mixing.
Place a cloud of whipped egg whites on top without mixing.
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Sprinkle cocoa or cinnamon and serve immediately with a straw.
Sprinkle cocoa or cinnamon and serve immediately with a straw.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version only with vegetable milk and without yolks.
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